buffie Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 They sound good Buffie, I'd be interested to hear how you get on.CX PS, the article arrived this morning , thanks. I will read it at lunchtime. They arrived and seem really good, use 2 drops of lavender oil in the fabric softener compartment and there you go. Towels are nice and soft and we have hard water BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Happymama - does it only take a week? My hair feels horrible after two days if I haven't washed it i have rerad about this before but more info needed....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'm interested too, Happymama. I saw a woman on the TV (was it you? ) who tried only water for a year. I think the first few days were the worst, just when it must have been tempting to give in. But, after a fortnight, it had settled down. After the whole year it didn't look unwashed, you'd never guess it had been a year. But, she had thick wavy hair, so I wondered if it took to it better? I'm tempted to try (paper bag for 1st fortnight. ) Presumably, water is enough to cleanse and take out grime & smoke? If you use water, it's not the same as unwashed hair! Should I try it? I haven't pm'd yet as you may get inundated, but I am interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Not for me but go on you two give it a go and tell us what happens. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Nor me, BB but I'll be interested to read what happens to those who try it. I can't stand my hair if it's even slightly in need of a wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Me three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Oh me either. I'm a hair wash a day girl. Otherwise I look too greasy and that makes me feel dirty I'd feel terrible all day if I couldn'thave my morning shower and hiar wash.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 But I think that looking as if it needs washing depends on usual hair wash frequency. So, if you always do wash daily, it will seem yuk after two days, but if you leave it a week regularly, it'll be fine until day 7. Presumably, if left longer, the natural oils become self regulating? Washing them out everyday forces the body to make more, etc, etc. You still shower with water, it's the shampoo/conditioner etc part that is an over-rated idea, and duly enforced as being essential by, er, shampoo etc manufacturers. Have I got this right, Happymama? Now, when could I try this though?....I use shampoo twice a week...day 4 is paper bag day. Just missed an opportunity, OH away for 2 weeks, I should have tried it then. I don't think he'd appreciate greasy wife Not trying just before Stamford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 ...if you always do wash daily, it will seem yuk after two days, but if you leave it a week regularly, it'll be fine until day 7. My husband is always saying that to me Sheila. It's actually getting out of the habit and having greasy hair for a day or two to break to cycle isn't it. Maybe when baby comes I 'll have a good excuse for looking like Worzel Gummage and can try and go two days without a hair wash - (my knees are trembling at the thought already ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sometimes I have to wash my hair 8-10 times a day and after a while your hair copes the skin is not so sure At the end you feel really greasy for about two weeks and then it settles down because of that I try not to wash it more than twice a week between this work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sometimes I have to wash my hair 8-10 times a day How come????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Do you think it works better for longer hair? - Short hair would just look Yuk after 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sometimes I have to wash my hair 8-10 times a day How come????? You don't want to know It is entering clean rooms etc I am angling for an air shower but they cost about 60K so I won't hold my breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sounds a real fag Louise! When I had really long hair, I washed it less, and when travelling in Africa, there wasn't enough water to wash it, so I spent 3 weeks just combing coconut oil through my hair - it was in fab condition afterwards. Now I wash it 3 times a week, and by the time it is due for a wash, it feels all itchy and manky, which I am sure is psychological. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 and by the time it is due for a wash, it feels all itchy and manky. oh Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have checked my Ecover shower gel - and that contains the stuff too! As did every other product on the bathroom I don't have any problems but my OH gets itchy skin quite often so I am going to invest in some some from Lush - any excuse will do It's all so tempting just on the website, going into the shop must be unbearable,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Look at the Lush ingredients carefullly as I found that their soap has SLS in too. The bath bombs are OK but the Gratuitous Violets soap definitely had it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I had great fun last night checking the ingredients on each one - funnily enough, the soap they reccomend for people who have "given up on everything except water" does have it in! But I managed to find a few which didn't. Can't wait for the smells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 Look at the Lush ingredients carefullly as I found that their soap has SLS in too. The bath bombs are OK but the Gratuitous Violets soap definitely had it in. Yes some products do and some don't so ask them in the store. The girl I saw in there pointed out SLS to me but I have now stopped using alot of their cleansing stuff for the time being just to use clean stuff with no possible irritants. It seems to be working and I have never had such soft skin on my body and still use their body cream but without the stuff in shower gel I've improved 100% SOAPNUTS....Dirty walking jeans came out clean and Daisies dog coat BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have ordered the sample pack of soap nuts - so am waiting eagerly for them - hope this will help - particularly with bed linen and towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 That sounds good Buffie think I will order some soap nuts and give them a go.............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Sorry for being thick Buffster, but where was the link for soapnuts, and the sample pack (is it free?) I might test it on Rosie's splodges of ketchup down her clothes . Phil doesn't have a washing machine at the moment, so his dirty DIY clothes are a bit of a challenge too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Here is the link http://www.gogreen.cellande.co.uk/shop/products/soapnuts/soapnuts.htm Clare they sell a sample size that will do 10-15 washes for £2......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks Nicky, I will go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Went to Boots today and there is a new brand on the shelves called "Naked" with lots of money off offers. It promises to be 87% natural and never to have any SLS Parabens or petrochemicals in. They've got some trial sizes & i tried them last night. Quite nice. Have a look next time you're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
